The Meadows Race 3 - Home Of The Phoenix
INCLINATION (8) was well supported last time and rocketed out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but had to settle for the minor money, finishing a one length second (29.87) over 515m at Sandown. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Makes plenty of appeal. PAW GORDY (1) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing sixth (22.34) last time in a Special conditions H at Ballarat. Form here at the trip sound including four wins. Form from his last run is proving strong. Worth another chance. SIR DODGE (2) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fourth (30.56) last time in a Grade 5 at this track. Has a good record at this journey. Solid formlines coming through his last run. Cannot be left out. MORNING (7) cannot be overlooked following a recent top-three finish.
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Didn't make the placings last time at Ballarat (22.34) in a Special conditions H, finishing a 1.75 lengths sixth. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and five places from eight starts. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.34 | 0:22.24 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.91 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 17.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.18 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/05/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.9L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | MX 3/4 | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
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Was out of placings last time (30.56) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fourth and beaten 5 lengths. Has two wins and four placings from nine starts from the draw. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/06/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.44 | 0:24.44 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.90 | 0:28.28 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.9L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2026 | 31 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.02 | 0:23.89 | 0:23.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |
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Comments
In the money last time at Warragul (26.31) in a Grade 5, finishing a 4.5 lengths third. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from two starts. Tough line-up and may struggle.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.31 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.7L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.93 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.8L | $81.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.12 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.88 | 0:30.29 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Comes off a (25.52) win last time, scoring by 5 lengths in a Grade 4/5 over 450m at Warrnambool. Yet to win but has placed seven times from this draw. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/06/2026 | 29 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/05/2026 | 4 | SPEC | $10,880.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.22 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.31 | 0:30.11 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
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Comments
Showed strong pace early but found one better when a one length second over 515m Sandown in 30.18. Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $18,150.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.45 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $3,400.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.19 | 0:30.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.67 | 0:34.25 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished fifth over 485m at Horsham, beaten 6 lengths (27.66) behind Paw Winder in a Grade 4/5 on June 9. Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/06/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.66 | 0:27.25 | 0:27.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.57 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
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Comments
Hit the frame latest (29.80) when third at Sandown in a Grade 5. Yet to win but has placed five times from this draw. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.20 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.13 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.15 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 09/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.22 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
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Comments
Quickly away at Sandown two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at Sandown last start over 515m. Looks a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.2L | $1.10 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.53 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/05/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.2L | $1.60 |
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Comments
Hasn't shown any early speed lately and drifts back in his races. The latest effort was a 6 length sixth over 450m at Shepparton. Not up to this.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.02 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/06/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.2L | $46.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.42 | 0:25.90 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/05/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.95 | 0:30.29 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.42 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
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Comments
Good effort to win last start by 3 lengths over 460m at Geelong in a handy (26.02), beating Raven Xander. Will find this a bit tougher, solid win last time out but this looks tough.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.02 | 0:26.02 | 0:25.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.37 | 0:30.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/05/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.47 | 0:26.44 | 0:26.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 7/7 | 18/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 NP | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.16 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |